Sarawak Electricity Rules & Regulations Quiz

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Before this quiz starts, you must have a Sarawak Electricity Rules and Regulations 1999 Book
To help anyone taking up the Law paper of Sarawak Electricity Rules and Regulation Examination.

Disclaimer: For practise only.

1) Choose the best answer to fill in the blank for the following statement “__________ means connected to the general mass of the earth”.

1 point

A. Earthed

B. Apparatus

C. Cables

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2) What is the minimum working experience to undertake the Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Supervisor?

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A. Less than one years (<1)

B. Less than three years (<3)

C. More than five years (>5)

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3) Which of the following SHALL NOT be used as a sole means of earthing?

1 point

A. any water pipe connected to public water supply system.

B. earth electrode copper rod size 16mm in diameter

C. earth terminal.

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4) Which grade of Wireman is allowed to carry out any electrical wiring in an installation operating at low voltage in Sarawak which receives three phase supply from the public installation licensee?

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A. Wireman First Grade

B. Wireman Second Grade

C. PW4

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5) Under the Electricity Rules 1999, all the final circuits in an installation must be protected against earth leakage current. What type of device is to be used to provide such protection?

1 point

A. switchgear

B. phase conductor

C. residual current device

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6) According to Electricity Rules 1999, what is the maximum allowable height for a fireman switch to be fixed from the ground?

1 point

A. 1500mm

B. 2500mm

C. 2700mm

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7) Define the word “wireman” as stated in the Electricity Ordinance?

1 point

A. A person holds a Certificate of Competency under rule 74

B. A person holds a Certificate of Competency under rule 50

C. A person holds a Certificate of Competency under rule 49

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8) According to The Electricity Rules 1999, before a wireman certificate is issued to a person, he/she must satisfy the Board with the followings, EXCEPT?

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A. Knowledge and practical skill in the wiring installation.

B. Knowledge of the Ordinance and any rules made there under.

C. Knowledge of modern electrical engineering practice.

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9) Refer to The Electricity Rules 1999, a motor shall be controlled by ____.

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A. one standard type of button for starting or stopping it.

B. one or more effective starting devices for starting or stopping it.

C. an emergency push button connected to the MCCB.

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10) The board of Examiners consist of members from the following, EXCEPT____.

1 point

A. Chief minister of Sarawak

B. Director of Public works

C. Chief Electrical Inspector

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11) The Form B is to be submitted by owner or management to perform inspection and testing of a new installation according to Rule 8. The inspection and testing should be carried out within how many days after the receipt of Form B?

1 point

A. 3 days

B. 14 days

C. not later than 21 days

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12) Before a Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Services Engineer is issued to the person, he shall _________.

1 point

A. Attend a professional interview conducted by the SESCO.

B. Have no knowledge of location of cable at fault

C. Have sufficient knowledge of the Ordinance and any rules made there under.

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13) What is the minimum age for a person to sit for Certificate of Competency as Wireman according to Regulation?

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A. 16 years

B. 18 years

C. 21 years

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14) Which statements below are considered as “serious misconducts” as stated in The Electricity Rules, 1999?

1 point

A. Talking while duty

B. Eating while duty

C. Sleeping while duty

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15) Among the following, who is NOT competent to operate an installation at a voltage exceeding 600 volt but not exceeding 132,000 volt?

1 point

A. An Electrical Services Engineer

B. An Electrical Supervisor

C. A Competent Electrical Engineer

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16) If an auto-transformer is used for any purpose, what should be taken care of?

1 point

A. to ensure that the voltage between the lower voltage winding and the voltage between the terminal of the lower voltage winding must be same.

B. to ensure that the voltage between any part of the lower voltage winding and the earth must exceed the voltage between the terminal of the lower voltage winding.

C. to ensure that the voltage between any part of the lower voltage winding and the earth does not exceed the voltage between the terminal of the lower voltage winding.

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17) Referring to Rule 18, the effective means of isolation shall be provided according to the following, EXCEPT _____.

1 point

A. Making dead every part of the system

B. The earth shall be below 1 ohm (<1Ω)

C. Making dead every sub-circuit if wiring system.

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18) Which of the following shall NOT be effectively earthed?

1 point

A. any water pipe connected to public water supply system.

B. the frame bed plate of generator

C. fuse box

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19) What is the rating of Residual Current Device (RCD) to be used in condition where the floor is likely to be wet?

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A. 10 mili ampere

B. 30 mili ampere

C. 100 mili ampere

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20) What is the minimum number of inspections carried out by a competent person to an installation not exceeding 600 volts and receiving energy via a switchgear rated above 100 amperes.

1 point

A. once a month

B. once in 6 month

C. once a year

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21) Before issuing or renewing a Certificate of Registration for an Electric Sign Contractor, the Chief Electrical Inspector shall require the person to submit the following information, EXCEPT ______.

1 point

A. The name and address of share holders

B. The profits made from sales of equipment.

C. The premises rented and owned for carrying on the business.

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22) A Certificate of Registration as an Electrical Repair Contractor shall be in Form Q and how long does this license valid?

1 point

A. 3 months

B. 12 months

C. 18 months

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23) Which of the following statement best describe the Maintenance of Installations according to The Electricity Rule 1999?

1 point

A. Perform monthly servicing to the installation.

B. Able to operate with safety features on the equipment.

C. Maintained in good and working order and safety precautions shall be observed at all times to prevent danger.

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24) Which form shall be used to certify a CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY AS A CHARGEMAN?

1 point

A. FORM K

B. FORM L

C. FORM M

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25) What is a service line?

1 point

A. It is a supply line through which electricity is supplied or is intended to be supplied to one consumer only from a distributing main.

B. It is a supply line through which electricity is supplied or is intended to be supplied to one or two consumers only from a distributing main.

C. It is a supply line through which electricity is supplied or is intended to be supplied to one or a group of consumers from a distributing main.

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26) What does it means by “extra low voltage” as stated in the Electricity Rules, 1999?

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A. Voltage not exceeding 240 volts AC or 240 volts DC.

B. Voltage not exceeding 120 volts AC or 120 volts DC.

C. Voltage not exceeding 50 volts AC or 120 volts DC.

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27) After receipt of Form B, inspection and test of a new installation for the purpose of registration shall be made not later than ____________.

1 point

A. 21 days

B. 14 days

C. 7 days

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28) According to Rule no 107, no competent person or person under the control of a competent person shall reclose any switch until he is certain that_____

1 point

A. every persons are present and observe the switching personnel to operate the breaker.

B. every persons are wearing personal protective equipment during work.

C. every persons are clear of the circuit concerned and have been warned that the circuit is to be made alive.

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29) What type of switch is normally used for controlling the circuit of an electric sign?

1 point

A. single pole type

B. double pole type

C. triple pole type

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30) Which of the following statement describe the experience required by a cable jointer?

1 point

A. working experience in relation to electrical wiring for such period of 3 months.

B. not less than three(3) year working experience in the jointing, connecting and terminating of cable.

C. not less than three(3) year working experience in an environment where electrical equipment is in operation.

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